Information Literacy

  • 1.

    Students will become information literate by<ul><li>accessing information efficiently and effectively;</li><li>evaluating information critically and competently;</li><li>using information accurately and creatively.</li></ul>LM.S.1

    1. 1.

      recognize library and book terms (e.g., title, author, illustrator, cover, spine and pages).LM.K.1.1

    2. 2.

      recognize print, non-print and electronic resources (e.g., books, newspapers, magazines, CD software).LM.K.1.2

    3. 3.

      recognize ABC order.LM.K.1.3

Independent Learning

  • 2.

    Students will become independent learners by<ul><li>being information literate and pursuing information related to personal interests;</li><li>appreciating literature and other creative expressions of information;</li><li>striving for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.</li></ul>LM.S.2

    1. 1.

      tell the purpose and activities of the Library Media Center [LMC] (e.g. types of materials, circulation, procedures, storytelling).LM.K.2.1

    2. 2.

      select and check out books on an appropriate level.LM.K.2.2

    3. 3.

      identify good library citizenship including proper use and treatment of print materials and electronic equipment.LM.K.2.3

    4. 4.

      identify story elements (e.g., characters, setting, beginning, middle, end) and make predictions about a story.LM.K.2.4

    5. 5.

      listen and respond to various types of literature (e.g., nursery rhymes, fairy tales, poetry, make believe and factual materials).LM.K.2.5

Social Responsibility

  • 3.

    Students will develop social responsibility and contribute positively to the learning community and society by<ul><li>being information literate and recognizing the importance of information to a democratic society;</li><li>practicing ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology;</li><li>participating effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.</li></ul>LM.S.3

    1. 1.

      acknowledge the right of classmates to express opinions of their own.LM.K.3.1

    2. 2.

      acknowledge ownership of one's work.LM.K.3.2

    3. 3.

      illustrate and share information for teacher publication (e.g., class book, class story, picture book).LM.K.3.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2006